ICC World Cup 2019: England vs South Africa
England defeated South Africa by 104 runs in the ICC cricket World Cup opener at The Oval in London on Thursday. (Reuters Photo)
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer celebrate the wicket of Kagiso Rabada
Ben Stokes all-round abilities along with intimidating performance from Jofra Archer helped England register a dominating win. (Getty Images)
Ben Stokes raises his bat after completing half-century
Batting first after losing the toss, England went on to score 311 for eight. (AFP Photo)
Roy and Root shared a 106-run partnership for the 2nd wicket
Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes all struck crucial half-centuries on a tricky surface. (Reuters Photo)
Lungi Ngidi celebrates the wicket of Ben stokes
Lungi Ngidi (3 for 66) was the top perfomer for the Proteas. (AP Photo)
Hashim Amla walks back to the dressing room
Chasing 312, South Africa got off to a troubled start with Hashim Amla walking out after getting hit on the head by a Jofra Archer delivery. (AP Photo)
Quinton de Kock during his 68-run knock
Quinton de Kock (68) and HE van der Dussen (50) scored fifties as they tried to steady the Proteas run chase. (AFP Photo)
Ben Stokes reacts after taking a stunner in the deep
But, wickets at regular intervals along with some spectacular fielding effort from England, derailed the South African chase. (AP Photo)
Ben Stokes and Imran Tahir shake hands after the match
In the end, the Proteas were bundled out for 207. (Reuters Photo)
Ben Stokes reacts after England win
Ben Stokes was adjudged man of the match (89 with the bat & 2 for 12 with the ball) for his all-round performance. (AFP Photo)